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The Franchise Marketing Systems Consultants individually bring a rich and diverse background to each Client Project. Our Consultants have worked with a wide variety of industries and companies including Franchisors, Consulting Firms, and Franchise Marketing Systems. Many of our team members bring hands on experience having also owned franchises and run their own businesses in addition to their time with Franchise Marketing Systems. Some of the highlighted companies that members of the Franchise Marketing Systems team have worked with and advised are listed below.

Franchise Marketing Systems consultants have worked with Subway in order to develop territory mapping strategies and franchise strategic planning initiatives. The Subway Franchise organization is the largest franchise system in the world by total units with more than 36,000.

Jamba Juice – Is a publicly traded company on the NASDAQ (JMBA), has sales in excess of $260 Million with more than 780 locations worldwide. Jamba Juice is most well-known for its unique and healthy beverage and food offerings. Franchise Marketing Systems consultants advised Jamba Juice on their operations and operations manual.

Franchise Marketing Systems consultants have worked with Costco to develop a licensed sales model focusing on product development with in the Medical Equipment field. FMS consultants worked with Costco management to get the products into the Costco stores and then offer the products to Costco customers and distribution partners.

Franchise Marketing Systems consultants have worked with Jani-King franchising to develop area development franchises and market to franchisees for the cleaning franchise model. Jani-King is one of the largest cleaning franchise organizations in the world with more than 12,200 locations.

Franchise Marketing Systems consultants have worked with the Wyndham Hotel Group to establish and manage unit level operating metrics that allowed for franchised properties to be managed more effectively and profitably.

Franchise Marketing Systems worked with Cricket Wireless to develop territory mapping programs and territory analysis for its locations. The prepaid wireless company has over 5,000 retail stores around the world and over $3 Billion in service revenue.

Franchise Marketing Systems has worked with Baxter Healthcare to develop and design a franchise program for the development of a healthcare franchise model within the renal care market segment. Baxter Healthcare has revenue in excess of $12 Billion with more than 48,000 employees worldwide.

LA Weight Loss Centers has nearly 250 weight loss centers throughout the United States. Franchise Marketing Systems consultants advised and helped develop an operations manual.

LuLuLemon Athletica is based out of Vancouver, B.C. and has more than 140 locations with revenue exceeding $452 Million. The company focuses on high end yoga inspired athletic apparel. Franchise Marketing Systems consultants advised and helped develop the franchise program for LuLuLemon.

Franchise Marketing Systems consultants have worked with Jan-Pro. FMS consultants have owned master franchise territories for the franchise organization, sold franchises for Jan-Pro and have developed strategic planning models for the efficient expansion of the franchise organization. Jan-Pro has more than 10,000 locations worldwide.

Gitaljili Group is headquartered in Mumbai, India and is one of the World’s largest branded jewelry retailers with revenue exceeding $2.5 Billion. The company has more than 4,000 point of sale locations in India, accounting for 50 percent of all jewelry sales in India, and 120 locations throughout the rest of the world. Franchise Marketing Systems consultants prepared a franchise feasibility analysis for its expansion into the United States.

Franchise Marketing Systems worked with Flower Tent to develop a marketing and sales program for the Flower Tent franchise model. To date Flower Tent has opened 85 locations and has 73 franchised locations. Franchise Marketing Systems represents the Flower Tent franchise model and works to attract, qualify and connect buyers with the franchise organization.

The Rabine Group is one of the fastest growing companies in the United States with revenue exceeding $185 Million and a growth rate of more than 2,000 percent over the last 10 years. The Rabine Group provides commercial paving, commercial roofing, and fuel and oil distribution services.

Grupo Bimbo is a $10.7 Billion international enterprise with 127,000 employees based out of Mexico City, Mexico. Grupo Bimbo specializes in the manufacturing and distribution of bread products, candies, pastries, and related items. Franchise Marketing Systems consultants developed the franchise program and strategy for its entrance into the United States market.

Ignite Restaurant Group currently operates 113 Joe Crab Shack Restaurants and 16 Brickhouse Taven and Tap Restaurants. The company operates within the Food Service Industry. Franchise Marketing Systems consultants consulted with and advised Ignite Restaurant Group Management on franchise expansion options.

Marco’s Pizza has more than 900 franchises signed and 250 units currently open. The company has approximately 4,200 system employees and system revenue exceeding $77 Million. Franchise Marketing Systems consultants helped developed the franchise program and train their staff on franchise marketing strategies.

FMS consultants have worked with Apple Orthodontix to develop a franchise model that would allow the organization to replicate a proven and highly efficient operating system for replicating and bu i ld ing or thodont i c pract i ces . The organization today has 16 operating locations.

Franchise Marketing Systems consultants have worked with Visiting Angels in developing and managing the franchise structure and territory management of the organization. Customized territory mapping software and franchisee management programs were developed to assist in efficient growth for the senior care franchise. Visiting Angels has more than 400 locations.

Franch ise Market ing Systems has worked wi th Citrusolutions Carpet Cleaning for over three years. The Citrusolutions business model is a unique, marketing based cleaning franchise that combines ingenuitive marketing approaches and an effective, citrus-based cleaning solution that is manufactured by the franchisor. The Citrusolutions franchise system has opened almost 85 franchises to date with 5 master franchises.

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Franchise Marketing Systems worked with Al's Beef Franchise to market and sell franchises for the Italian Beef franchise chain. Al's has sold 73 franchises to date and is considered the market leader in this segment.

Franchise Marketing Systems consultants have worked with Cowgirls Espresso, a unique concept in the coffee and food concessions marketplace. The Seattle, Washington franchisor has opened locations in four states over the past three years.

Franchise Marketing Systems has worked with ESource - The Entrepreneur's Source is a business brokerage and franchise consulting franchise model. Established in 1997, the franchise network has grown to become the market leader in this niche with over 300 franchises across the United States.

Splash and Dash for Dogs is a license model that Franchise Marketing Systems helped develop and implement in order to expand a successful pet store marketing concept. In the first six months of licensing the Splash and Dash concept, the organization was able to sell 33 licenses and grow Internationally with multiple units sold in Australia.

Franchise Marketing Systems is working with Midway Tax Service to market and sell franchises of the tax preparation model they have operated for the past eight years. Midway Tax now has 42 locations, 36 of which are franchised units.

Franchise Marketing Systems works with the Mosquito Terminators Franchise to develop, implement and execute franchise market ing and franchise sales programs. The Mosquito Terminators franchise currently has 33 franchised locations, 2 Master Franchises and is growing throughout the Southeastern U.S.

Goldfish Swim School is a fast growing 8-unit franchise company. Goldfish Swim School provides swimming lessons and other aquatic related training. Franchise Marketing Systems consultants developed the franchise program and strategy for its national expansion.

Franchise Marketing Systems is working with Zawya Dow Jones to develop, manage and implement a reseller model. The Zawya Dow Jones business is the leading provider of business intelligence on middle eastern business activities and companies. For the past 12 years, Zawya Dow Jones has provided the key to doing business in the Middle East. Zawya currently has 12 International Master Franchises.

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Franchise Marketing Systems is working with First Choice Business Brokers to develop the franchise network further. First Choice Business Brokers is a leader in the business brokerage world and provides premium business brokerage services across the United States. The franchise system has 25 franchises across the U.S. and several International franchised offices.

Mama Fu’s is a fast growing Asian food concept with 14-locations throughout the United States. Franchise Marketing Systems consultants helped developed the franchise program and consulted the company for its national expansion.

The Potomac Bead Company is an international franchise company with 12-locations in the United States and England. The Potomac Bead Company is a retail and wholesale business that sells an extensive selection of gemstones, glass, and other related products. Franchise Marketing Systems consultants developed the franchise program and strategy for its national expansion.

Franchise Marketing Systems consultants worked with Wilson Sporting Goods to oversee, manage and execute in-store sporting goods retail business marketing and merchandising programs. The Sporting Goods company is a global leader in sporting goods manufacturing and supply to the world.

Franchise Market ing Systems worked with Restoration 1 to design, develop and implement an aggressive franchise expansion program. FMS represented Restoration 1 and sold franchises for the restoration services organization. Restoration 1 currently has 17 franchise locations throughout the U.S. and Canada.

Franchise Marketing Systems represents Jantize America to market and sell the commercial cleaning franchise system. Jantize is a 300 plus unit franchise organization that utilizes a master franchise model to sell and support unit franchisees.

Franchise Marketing Systems is working with Junk King, a 54 Unit franchise organization that provides junk removal services to the entire U.S. With proven technology, operating systems and a business model that has successfully been replicated throughout the U.S., the Junk King model is poised for serious growth.

Franchise Marketing Systems has worked with NationalTax Credit's business opportunity program since November of 2009. Since that time, NTC has sold 28 business opportunities and opened sales territories across the country.

Club 50 Fitness is a fitness center franchise focused and designed specifically for people age 50 and over. This is one of the fastest growing demographics in the United States and has more than 55 locations.

Franchise Marketing Systems worked with 911 Restoration, a full service water and fire restoration franchise. 911 Restoration has sold 38 franchises and continues to grow throughout the United States. The 911 Restoration franchise is quickly building on becoming one of the leading restoration franchises in the country.

Franchise Marketing Systems worked closely with Allscripts and Etransmedia to develop a reseller distribution model, sales processes, marketing strategies and implement a reseller distribution model. Franchise Marketing Systems worked with Allscripts and Etransmedia to introduce EMR solutions to physicians. Today, they have 27 units.

The Weave Shop is America's leading Weave services and retail organization. The company operates 22 locations through three states and is currently expanding throughout the Eastern U.S. The Weave Shop franchise is designed to maximize marketing exposure and minimize operating costs through a proven and effective business system.

Franchise Marketing Systems is working with the Caring Matters Franchise organization. Caring Matters is an In-Home Care franchise that has operated for almost ten years in the Reading, PA market. The Caring Matters Franchise is focused on delivering truly excetional and service oriented Home Care to those who need it throughout the Eastern United States. The franchise system currently has 16 franchises in operation.

Franchise Marketing Systems is working with Labor Staffing, one of the largest staffing organizations in the Southeastern United States. Having 9 locations in place, the organization employs almost 24,000 employees and services many of the country's largest hotel chains including Marriott, Hyatt, Hilton and others.

The Weave Shop is America's leading Weave services and retail organization. The company operates 22 locations through three states and is currently expanding throughout the Eastern U.S. The Weave Shop franchise is designed to maximize marketing exposure and minimize operating costs through a proven and effective business system.

Franchise Marketing Systems works with Ducerus to define the franchise concept, develop the marketing and sales channels and assist in managing and overseeing the franchise growth. Ducerus has sold 16 franchises and continues to grow.

Franchise Marketing Systems is working with American Patriot Solar Community. The Solar Panel Installation franchise has been designed to offer consumers extremely aggressive pricing and franchise partners a highly profitable solar franchise.

Franchise Marketing Systems is working with REDRHINO Flooring, the leaders in Epoxy flooring services. REDRHINO has done business for the past five years throughout Southern California and leads the epoxy flooring industry in quality, consistency and professionalism. The REDRHINO franchise has 6 locations and is designed to deliver consistent and effective results.

FMS is working with BizCard Xpress to franchise the printing and signage business model throughout the Southeastern United States. The organization currently has 13 locations and an extremely unique business concept.

Franchise Marketing Systems has worked with Edgemaster Mobile Sharpening to design, develop and implement a franchise marketing and franchise sales program. Edgemaster Mobile Sharpening is a territory based franchise with 9 locations that provides sharpening services based out of Portland, Oregon.

Franchise Marketing Systems is working with BungoBox franchise to develop the green moving innovation. BungoBox has opened two locations to date. BungoBox is a moving franchise with 15 total units and 1 master franchise that has revolutionized the moving industry.

Franchise Marketing Systems is working with Tasty Image, a business model operating since 2003 that offers a cutting edge technology to create personalized printed images on confectionary items and chocolate gifts. The franchise model is a small candy retail franchise that offers a lower initial investment franchise and a unique value proposition.

Franchise Marketing Systems is working with Hood Cleaners of America to expand the hood cleaning franchise first throughout the Canadian markets and then into the U.S. The Hood Cleaners of America franchise has 11 locations and works in the restaurant cleaning industry, specifically with the process of hood cleaning. The business model combines a low investment opportunity with high profit margins and a significant opportunity for growth.

Franchise Marketing Systems is working with BurritoVille, a Mexican Fast Food restaurant, with an unmatched process for cooking and preparing Burritos. The management team of BurritoVille has over 25 years of Franchise Experience, which previously helped one of the largest food service chains in the world grow from 200 units to over 2,500 units.

TaMolly’s is a fresh Tex-Mex restaurant with 11 locations. Franchise Marketing Systems consultants advised and consulted with TaMolly’s Management on franchise expansion options.

FitZone For Women has 14 fitness centers that are specifically designed for female customers.

Franchise Marketing Systems worked with EcoMaids to market the eco-friendly cleaning franchise to new franchise partners. Franchise Marketing Systems franchise consultants have worked with the organization to expand upon the 42 franchise partners who are currently in place across the United States.

FMS is working with Bender's Gym, an Alabama-based franchise system with four operating locations ranging in size from 2500 sf to 25,000 sf. The Bender's Gym Franchise has been perfected over the previous five years and has been replicated in four markets throughout the Southern U.S. The concept offers customers 24 hour access to the facilities and has proven to be extremely successful in small to mid-sized markets. The company currently has 5 locations.

The Beef Jerky Outlet has 11 franchised locations throughout the United States and is a fast growing franchise concept. Franchise Marketing Systems’ Consultants helped develop the franchise program and franchise strategy.